The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,900

€ 26,700

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.5
70.3
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168.1
103.1
167.6
168.1 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2791 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.86 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
634 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft